# Butter Chicken Curry

A flavorful and creamy butter chicken curry designed for easy freezer meal prep.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup full-fat greek yogurt
- 4 tbsp garam masala
- 4 tsp turmeric
- 3 tsp ground cumin
- 4 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp salt
- 2-3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 whole white onion, minced
- 1 whole green bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed
- 14 oz crushed tomato
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter

## Instructions

1. Combine yogurt, spices, and salt to create a marinade, then coat chicken thighs and set aside for 30 minutes.
2. Sauté minced onion and bell pepper in olive oil with additional spices until softened.
3. Stir in tomato paste and garlic, cooking for 30 seconds.
4. Add crushed tomatoes, sugar, and heavy cream, then simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Broil the marinated chicken on a foil-lined sheet pan for 12 minutes until seared.
6. Chop the chicken into bite-sized cubes.
7. Add chicken to the sauce, pour in chicken stock, and stir in butter until melted and emulsified.
8. Season with salt to taste.

## Equipment

- bowl
- large pot
- knife
- garlic press
- sheet pan
- aluminum foil

## Tips

- If chicken needs more cooking after broiling, turn off the broiler and bake at 350°F.
- Use leafy greens as decor on top of the cubes before freezing.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvGYwaqESmI
- Creator: Xander Mason
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/20999ee3-450a-49e2-b028-4cb0ca3dc6d7
- Extracted: 2026-10-22

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